By Jim Carchidi
March 3, 2026
Irish eyes will be smiling as a plethora of St. Patrick’s Day parties are planned throughout Orlando and in neighboring cities. Restaurants, bars and breweries will be serving up plenty of spirit, and some celebrations will offer a chance to give back. Events are too numerous to count, but The Orlando Real has compiled five favorite opportunities to wear green, raise a pint, and celebrate with the community.
47th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 7, starting at 9 a.m. on Park Avenue
Winter Park’s St. Patrick’s Day tradition returns to Park Avenue on Saturday, March 7 with Irish dance groups, community organizations, and statewide first responders joining the celebration. The route begins at Canton Avenue and proceeds south to Lyman Avenue.
St. Patrick’s Day at Fiddler’s Green
Tuesday, March 17, starting at 8 a.m., 544 W. Fairbanks Ave.
The authentic Irish pub is marking its 30th year in business. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. on St Paddy’s Day with a full schedule of authentic Irish step dancers, bands, bagpipes, food, and specialty cocktails. Check the Fiddler’s Green website for more details.
Raglan Road 2026 Mighty Irish Festival
March 13-17, Disney Springs
Five days of festivities will feature performances by eight Irish bands and The Raglan Road Irish Dancers. Reservations are encouraged except on St. Patrick’s Day, when doors will open at 10 a.m. with a $20 cover charge for guests 18 and older - first-come, first-served. Check the Raglan Road event page for reservations and daily schedules.
Celtic Fest
March 13-15, 426 W. Plant St.
Crooked Can Winter Garden is prepping a full weekend of St. Patrick’s Day fun with award-winning beers and food specials from Plant Street Market vendors. Live entertainment includes performances by Rosie O’Grady’s Pipe and Drum, Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance, Todd Nichols, Beemo, and many more. Stilt walkers, face painters and friendly competitions will be featured daily. For more information, check Cooked Can social media.
Paint the Cloud Green
Saturday, March 14, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. in Downtown St. Cloud
The City of St. Cloud welcomes residents and visitors for an evening of food and fun with a purpose. Participants of all ages can celebrate and stay active in the Family Fun Run & 5K Glow Run. St. Baldrick’s Foundation ShaveFest encourages volunteers to shave their heads in solidarity with children battling cancer while raising funds for critical research. Festivities also include live Irish music, Food Truck Wars, and a Kid Zone. Visit the event page for more information and event registration.
Sponsor: The Orlando Real is sponsored by the Pozek Group — the #1 real estate team in Orlando and the Official Real Estate Team of the Orlando Magic.
About the Author
Jim Carchidi is an Orlando journalist and photographer with previous work at the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Business Journal. He covers development, arts, culture, and local stories for The Orlando Real.
Enjoy this blog post? Click here to subscribe for updates
Leave A Comment